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Mosquito Mania
That tiny terror of summer nights, the bane of backyard barbecues, and the pest that makes you question the meaning of life as you scratch your 27th bite of the evening—if there were a competition for the world’s most annoying bug, the mosquito would win hands down, probably while buzzing smugly around your ear. Mosquitoes are the ninjas of the insect world, silently zeroing in on their target with military precision. They have an uncanny ability to find the one exposed patch of skin you didn’t think to cover. ...
One million gallons of coal ash wastewater spilled at Cohasset Power Plant
Duluth-based Minnesota Power says it is working closely with state and federal agencies after an estimated 1 million gallons of coal ash wastewater leaked from a pipeline at Boswell Energy Center, a large coal-fired power plant in Cohasset with much of it flowing into a nearby lake. The utility said the leak occurred from an underground pipeline that transfers the wastewater from an inactive coal combustion residual pond to the plant for process water. ...
Former vacant ISD offices may be razed to make room for more housing
The Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority (GREDA) met last Thursday and discussed the prospect of redeveloping the site of the former ISD 318 Administration offices in Northwest Grand Rapids. The vacant building is located at 820 NW 1st Avenue and has been empty since the district moved their administrative offices to the former Southwest Elementary School location. The city is in the process of purchasing the building from the district...
Corps of Engineers to host an open house at Lock and Dam 2
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting an open house at Lock and Dam 2 on the Mississippi River in Hastings, Minnesota, on Saturday, July 20. Corps officials are hosting the free event from 10—2 p.m. to allow people to get a behind-the-scenes view of the site while also getting a better understanding of what the staff do to ensure safe, reliable navigation. The open house will coincide with Hastings’ Rivertown Days celebration. ...
Cohasset Council holds public hearing for cannabis use in public ordinance
Cohasset City Council held a public hearing at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 to discuss the cannabis use in public ordinance. Cohasset Zoning Officer Tony Valtinson shared the City of Grand Rapids ordinance that was passed last fall 2023. He explained the ordinance created for Cohasset is almost a mirror image other than some differences for Portage Park and Tioga Beach Recreational Area. A violation would be a...
The Magic of Celtic Music with Willow Brae
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to host The Magic of Celtic Music with Willow Brae, a free program being offered at the following locations: Monday, August 12, at 10:00 a.m. Hibbing Public Library Monday, August 12, at 1:30 p.m. Buhl Public Library Monday, August 12, at 5:00 p.m. Cook Community Center, hosted by Cook...
Itasca County Sports History
1964 July 16, 1964: “Siebert to head staff for baseball school” Famed Gopher baseball coach Dick Siebert will conduct a baseball school for boots in the Grand Rapids area at Legion field on Friday, July 24. Siebert will be assisted by Tom Warner, athletic director and baseball coach at St. Paul Cretin High School, and...
Thunderhawks volleyball getting their summer reps at SMSU
The Grand Rapids High School volleyball team is getting plenty of summer reps as they participate in a four-day camp conducted by the Southwest Minnesota State University volleyball program. The Thunderhawks are in the midst of their own summer camp and are spending Monday through Thursday this week in Marshall, Minn. They are among 32 high school teams participating in three-a-day volleyball sessions focused on skills in the morning, ball control in the afternoon, and 6 vs. 6 games in the evening. ...
Quick Hits: Brief updates on recent sports topics
Twins draft four prospects in first two rounds *The Twins were busy at the opening of the 20-round MLB Draft on Sunday, drafting four infielders and a pitching prospect after day one. At pick 21 they selected SS Kaelen Culpepper out of Kansas State. Culpepper is an athletic infielder who hits with the best of them in college baseball, shown by leading the U.S. Collegiate National Team in batting average, on-base percentage and slugging last summer, according to ESPN. Next they selected SS Kyle DeBarge...
Lightning strikes as GRG hosts summer tournament at Yanmar
During the hottest week of the year to-date, refuge from the July sun could be found at Yanmar Arena this past Friday thru Sunday where the Grand Rapids-Greenway Lightning put opponents on notice before the upcoming season. The team hosted their annual GRG Lightning tournament, welcoming seven teams to Grand Rapids from around the state for a weekend of summer hockey. GRG looked fantastic on Friday showing few signs of rust as a combination of youth and upperclassmen dominated Rogers on the ice in all...
Minnesota North College removes non-resident tuition rates
Minnesota North College has announced a significant change for the 2024-2025 academic year: the removal of non-resident tuition rates. This means that all students, regardless of their state of residence, will now pay tuition rates that are no more than resident students. However, students from reciprocity states such as Wisconsin, North Dakota, Manitoba, Canada, and those that fall under the tuition adjustment with Ontario, Canada per the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board Policy, may still benefit from existing agreements that allow students to receive reduced tuition rates as long as they comply and are approved through current application processes. ...
Deer River City works for fence at Lundeen Field
Deer River City Council opened Monday’s meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer. Approved the regular meeting minutes from the second meeting in June and the most recent work session minutes. Approved bills for $96,193.80. Richard Fieldsend, Deer River Public Works, requested a double-axle trailer to haul the skid loader. Fieldsend received $6,300 for...
Northern Star Cooperative services retires record amount
In their ongoing quest to return cash to the communities they serve, Northern Star Cooperative Services has announced that the Board of Directors has authorized the retirement of equity to its member-owners. Though equity retirements during the month of July have been a practice of the cooperative for many years, this year’s retirement will be the largest in their 100-plus year history. 9,999 checks totaling nearly $800,000 will be mailed to member-owners on Wednesday, July 10th. These checks include the retirement of all 2004 and...
All area youth invited to an airplane ride
All area youth between the ages of 8 and 17 are invited for a free airplane ride at the Grand Rapids airport on Saturday August 3, courtesy of the EAA Chapter 412. Hours are 8 a.m. until noon. Parents must pre-register their children at yeday.org For more information call Joel Kersting at 218-244-1265.
DNR proposes selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Office of School Trust Lands, and the U.S. Forest Service—Superior National Forest are working together on a strategy to transfer approximately 80,000 acres of school trust lands within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to federal ownership. This decision will benefit Minnesota’s public education system. The state, U.S. Forest Service, and The Conservation Fund had been working for years on a proposal to exchange school trust lands inside the BWCAW for lands outside of the BWCAW. That...
Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra - 2024 Summer concert season
Chamber music aficionados and music lovers alike are in for a treat as the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra (LSCO) returns for its highly anticipated 2024 season. This year’s concert season celebrates its past and future and promises a series of captivating performances by talented musicians, showcasing the beauty and intimacy of chamber music in the heart of Duluth. The concerts will take place at 7:00 PM each Thursday - July 11th, 18th & 25th at Weber Music Hall on the campus of the University of...
Strategic Farming: Field Notes talked disease and weed management in a wet year
After the rainiest April through June period recorded at many Minnesota weather stations, corn and soybean growers are facing increased weed and disease management challenges. Assessing both crop health and weed control practices is more more important than ever. Dr. Alison Robertson, field pathologist at Iowa State University, tells growers to “get out of the truck and into the fields to see what diseases are present.” Armed with that information, growers can match varieties and hybrids with the disease resistance traits. ...
Building a sustainable future: how to support our local Food Co-op
The Free Range Food Co-Op (FRFC) is busy raising funds for its future home at Hwy 2 and NW 1 st Avenue in Grand Rapids. They currently have over 1137 owners and are growing but need the community’s help in raising approximately $5 million for the project cost. Following the announcement of their future location, the FRFC Board officially began the important step of early fundraising with a series of events they are calling “Owners Hosting Owners”, which will provide owners with information on how to deepen their financial investment in the co-op. Co-op Board Chair Brandon Otway said, “Now...
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